Dear Mr Cornwell, I felt I had to write to commend you on your Warlord trilogy which I have just finished reading a few moments ago. It is difficult to type through the tears ….. I am 42 years old & have been reading since the age of 10 & no other book[s] have affected me in this way before. This trilogy is one of the most beautifully written, emotive & historically challenging that I have ever read – I was in every shield wall alongside Derfel & raged for him at every injustice & broken oath, you sir are a literary genius & I salute you & proud Derfel & wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for bringing those boyhood heroes of mine to life within the pages of your books. Thank you for the tears & for the joy that you have brought into my life – long may these heroes live in our hearts & souls. Thank you Simon Grant